PARTIAL THROMBOPLASTIN TIME, ACTIVATED; PTT; APTT

Test Code

A0261

LIS Code

Test Components

NIL

Shipping Temperature

R

Specimen

3 mL Whole blood in 1 Blue Top (Sodium Citrate) tube. Mix thoroughly by inversion. Transport to Lab within 4 hrs. If this is not possible, make PPP within 1 hour of collection. FREEZE IMMEDIATELY. Ship frozen. DO NOT THAW. Overnight fasting is preferred. Duly filled Coagulation Requisition Form is mandatory.